I know there are a bunch of threads on this topic already but I read through most of them and I have debadged vehicles in the past so it's not a question of how, but should I. I have had the truck for 1 yr + change now and I'm going to debadge it (should have done it earlier, gf wouldn't let me). Will there be fading in the paint? (ie create a contrast) I've heard this is a problem for people debadging too late, esp the 5.7 belt buckle badge.
I was hoping those that have waited a bit to debadge would chime in (pcardinal, what was your end result?)
Thanks fellas,
CT
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2007 Tundra 5.7L RCSB 6 spd auto 2WD / Slate Metallic
Well since you already know the back story on mine I'm happy to say it turned out good. No fading. My passenger side iforce badge did leave a square indentation from where the badge was but I seem to be the only case where this has happened. In my opinion it is an excellent thing to do and just makes your truck look sleek. Plus you don't have to worry about water streaks when you drive it after a wash.
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2007 DC SR5 4x4 4.7
De Badged
All Weather Floor Mats
Painted Wheels
1 3" core 26" power stick mufflers
N-fab pre-runner light bar
Satin Black Head Light Mod
My truck is a year old and I removed my badges. No issues other than the TRD sticker being a pain getting off. Kept breaking off in little pieces. Just required a little patience. Looks great now!
My truck is a year old and I removed my badges. No issues other than the TRD sticker being a pain getting off. Kept breaking off in little pieces. Just required a little patience. Looks great now!
You mind me asking what color your truck is? I'm thinking there may be issues based on color because I remember from a long time ago someone mentioning that certain colors clear-coated. That was way back when I first joined the forum, though, so I could be way off, and I'm purely speculating that there could be issues based on color.
ClevelandTundra, FWIW, I want to debadge too, but the wifey won't let me. I may just so it anyway and wait for her to notice.
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07 CrewMax Limited 5.7L - Radiant Red - hardwired Valentine 1, TRD Sway Bar (debating a drop kit)
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08 Highlander Sport - Black - mods include whatever the wife will let me do to her brand new baby, which at this point is exactly nothing.
My truck is a year old and I removed my badges. No issues other than the TRD sticker being a pain getting off. Kept breaking off in little pieces. Just required a little patience. Looks great now!
I want to remove my TRD decals as well but I seem to remember a post where someone stated that the clear coat was applied over the decal. I definitely want to decals off but I don't want to mess up my paint in the process.
I want to remove my TRD decals as well but I seem to remember a post where someone stated that the clear coat was applied over the decal. I definitely want to decals off but I don't want to mess up my paint in the process.
Apparently, white Tundras do not have a clear coat (going by your avatar). Mine is black w clear coat and I had no problems taking off all the badges and the TRD stickers. I read of only one person having a problem a long time ago and it was a Salsa Red truck. Many have removed them without any issues.
I debadged after a little over a year and have no indentantions or color fade...I used a method I learned on TS...using fishing line...it was so easy (im pyrite colored)
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2007 Tundra DC 4.7 SR5 TRD 4X4
Garmin Nuvi 1300T
Stubby antenna
Clear Bra,
ARB Bumper,
Line-X,
325/60/18 Nitto Terra Grapplers,
18" KMC XD Hoss Black,
ARE CX Series Topper,
KC Rally 800 long range lights,
Tinted windows,
Wet Okoles Frt & Rear,
Weather Tech rain deflectors,
Weather Tech floor liners frt/rear,
Ready Lift 2.4"
Bel Vector 995 Radar Detector,
Wilson cellular booster,
Cobra 75 WX ST Compact/Remote CB,
Sirius Satellite Radio,
S&W .38 Spl Laser grip (hot pink),
TRD sway bar (black widow style),
Debadged except TRD sticker,
Roxy Sticker
TS Tank Top
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Wish list:
Horn Blaster train horn, ARB rear bumper (if they ever make one) or line-x rear bumper, Color matched fender flares, Underseat storage of some sort, Winch (if i can ever afford one), GPS system! Sun roof! Going broke thinking about it.
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I need a new word of the month people!
TRD stickers come right off in about a minute. Just warm it up with a hair dryer and it peels right off...... there is no clear coat over it.
Removing the badges after a year is no problem. The paint should not be faded, if it is just use some light cutting polish or even something like Klasse AIO to blend it back. I've de-badged cars that were 5 years old and saw no fading..... it all depends on how the person took care of it.
Some thin fishing line like 10-12lb. test or waxed dental floss will remove the badges very easily.
You mind me asking what color your truck is? I'm thinking there may be issues based on color because I remember from a long time ago someone mentioning that certain colors clear-coated. That was way back when I first joined the forum, though, so I could be way off, and I'm purely speculating that there could be issues based on color.
ClevelandTundra, FWIW, I want to debadge too, but the wifey won't let me. I may just so it anyway and wait for her to notice.
~A
My wife kept nagging me to debadge
__________________ 2007 CrewMax SR5 4x4 5.7Nautical Blue My Pictures
TRD Rear Sway Bar, Pioneer FH-P8000BT w/ Sirius, Carriage Works Black Replacement Grille + Top Insert, Color Matched Sequoia Door Handles, Bench Seat, Dual Headrest DVD, back up camera w/monitor, Nüvi 660, Line-x, undercover, Tekonsha P3, debadged, enjoyed since 7/20/2007
FUTURE MODS -
25-30 ft Travel Trailer....... bye bye Pop-Up
You mind me asking what color your truck is? I'm thinking there may be issues based on color because I remember from a long time ago someone mentioning that certain colors clear-coated. That was way back when I first joined the forum, though, so I could be way off, and I'm purely speculating that there could be issues based on color.
ClevelandTundra, FWIW, I want to debadge too, but the wifey won't let me. I may just so it anyway and wait for her to notice.
~A
My truck is Silver Sky. No clear coat over the badge and no fading. A heat gun, 20lb fishing line, and WD-40 work miracles. Just be patient
Debadge (1+ year later)
(im pyrite colored)
Linear Mode
